Integrated amplifiers — Musical Fidelity M8XI

The M8XI is a powerful integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Musical Fidelity, built with staggering output power. The M8XI represents Musical Fidelity's most ambitious current statement in integrated amplifier engineering.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and four single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 50,000 ohms balanced or 25,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a substantial 550W into 8 ohms, rising to a staggering 870W into 4 ohms - among the most extreme output figures available in any commercial integrated amplifier. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 86dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.004%. Damping factor is 150. At 485 x 185 x 510mm, the M8XI represents Musical Fidelity's absolute current flagship integrated engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the staggering 870W-into-4-ohms output, representing Musical Fidelity's most accomplished current integrated engineering.

Pairing

The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly, and the staggering 870W into 4 ohms output handles the most demanding loudspeaker loads.

Alternatives

Musical Fidelity's own NU-VISTA 800.2 offers a related flagship-tier alternative within the same broader catalogue.